- How do I install my NES?
There are two ways to hook up your nes to your TV. You can use an RF adapter or AV wires. We will provide one or the other with each NES we sell depending on our supply of each. See below for installation instructions.
RF Switch to a TV
Installation Steps:
1. Locate the TV's VHF IN [ANT, CATV, or 75(ohm)] or Cable Connector.
2. Disconnect the existing cable wire from the TV's VHF IN.
3. Connect the short, thick wire from the RF Switch (labeled ANT) to your TV's VHF IN.
4. Reconnect the existing cable wire (disconnected in step 2) to the silver post labeled ANT on the RF switch.
5. Connect the thin wire of the RF Switch (labeled Control Deck) to the back of the NES (labled RF Out).
6. On the back of the NES, set the 3/4 switch so that it matches the channel of the TV.
Note: The RF Switch does not produce stereo sound. To get stereo sound, connect your Control Deck to your TV or VCR using the Stereo Audio/Video Cable.
After the system is connected to the TV:
1. Insert the Game Pak firmly into the Control Deck.
2. Plug the controller(s) into the front of the Control Deck. Use the far left port for a one player game.
3. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the Control Deck. Plug the other end of the cord into a wall outlet.
4. Press the Power button on the front of the Control Deck.
5. Turn on the TV and set it to the appropriate channel (3 or 4.)
6. The game image should now be displayed on the TV screen.
AV to TV
Note: This type of connection is not possible with the newer-style NES.
Installation Steps:
1. Locate the Audio/Video inputs on the back of the TV.
2. Place the yellow end of the AV cable into the Video "in" on the back of the TV. Connect the white or red end of the cable to Audio "in" ("left" or "mono"). Use a slight twisting motion when inserting each cable and ensure the cables are firmly pressed into the input.
3. On the other end of the AV cable, plug the yellow end into the "Video" (yellow) input. Plug the white or red end into the "Audio" (red) input, on the back of the NES.
After the system is connected to the TV:
1. Insert the Game Pak firmly into the Control Deck.
2. Plug the Controller(s) into the front of the system. Use the far left port for player one.
3. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the system . Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
4. Press the Power button in on the front of the NES.
5. Turn on the TV and locate the input select. It is often called: TV/Video, input select, AUX (auxiliary), Line, Line In, Input, Source, Select, In, or EXT (external). Switch the input select to show the Nintendo game.
6. The game image should now be displayed on the screen. You are ready to play!
- The Power light is flashing on and off, the graphics are scrambled, or I get a solid grey screen?
This is caused by dirty or damaged pin connectors in the system or game. If you purchased the system from us the pin connector is new so the likely problem is the game. You will need to clean the games on a regular basis to keep your NES working properly.
Dip a Q-Tip in the cleaning solution (Windex or a solution of 50% isopropyl alcohol, 50% water) and rub firmly across the metal contacts in the bottom of the cartridge. Repeat until the Q-Tip comes out clean. Use a dry Q-Tip to wipe off excess solution. Once the game is dry, plug it back in and see if it plays, if not repeat the cleaning process again
You may also need to insert the games a certain way in order to get it to work. There are two things you can do to help.
1. One good trick is to not stick the cart all the way into the unit. Insert cart into NES all the way, then slide it out a little bit and push it down so that the front of the game cartridge hits the inside lip of the system . It should make a sound of impact but don't worry you won't hurt either the unit or the cart.
2. Don’t push the game down. Slide the game into the tray and leave it in the up position.
- The Power light isn’t coming on?
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the back of the unit securely. If you still can’t get the power to come on you may have a faulty AC adapter. Please contact us.
- The Games are difficult to remove from the system?
This is due to the new pin connector being installed in the system. The game slides into these pin connectors and since they are new it creates a tight fit. It will loosen up over time. Be assured that this is normal and this helps make the system work!
SNES
- How do I install my SNES?
RF Switch to a TV
Installation Steps:
1. Locate the TV's VHF IN [ANT, CATV, or 75(ohm)] or Cable Connector.
2. Disconnect the existing cable wire from the TV's VHF IN.
3. Connect the short, thick wire from the RF Switch (labeled ANT) to your TV's VHF IN.
4. Reconnect the existing cable wire (disconnected in step 2) to the silver post labeled ANT on the RF switch.
5. Connect the thin wire of the RF Switch (labeled Control Deck) to the back of the Super NES (labled RF Out).
6. On the back of the Super NES, set the 3/4 switch so that it matches the channel of the TV.
Note: The RF Switch does not produce stereo sound. To get stereo sound, connect your Control Deck to your TV or VCR using the Stereo Audio/Video Cable.
After the system is connected to the TV:
1. Insert the Game Pak firmly into the Control Deck.
2. Plug the controller(s) into the front of the Control Deck. Use the far left port for a one player game.
3. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the Control Deck. Plug the other end of the cord into a wall outlet.
4. Slide the Power Switch to the On position.
5. Turn on the TV and set it to the appropriate channel (3 or 4.)
6. The game image should now be displayed on the TV screen. You are ready to play!
AV to TV
Note: pictured above is the redesigned Super NES. The original Super NES uses the same hookup steps listed below.
Installation Steps:
1. Locate the Audio/Video inputs on the back of the TV.
2. Place the yellow end of the Stereo AV cable into the Video "in" on the back of the TV. Connect the red end of the cable to Audio "in" Right. Connect the white end of the cable to the Audio "in" Left. Use a slight twisting motion when inserting each cable and ensure the cables are firmly pressed into the input.
Note: If you have a mono television with only one Audio input, click here for a diagram of how the hook-up will look. The Y-adapter pictured is optional; you can also simply leave the white cable disconnected instead.
3. Connect the rectangular (gray) plug of the Stereo AV cable into the "multi out" connector on the back of the Control Deck.
After the system is connected to the TV:
1. Insert the Game Pak firmly into the Control Deck.
2. Plug the Controller(s) into the front of the system. Use the far left port for player one.
3. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the system . Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
4. Slide the Power Switch on (toward Game Pak).
5. Turn on the TV and locate the input select. It is often called: input select, AUX (auxiliary), Line, Line In, Input, Source, Select, In, or EXT (external). Switch the input select to show the Nintendo game.
6. The game image should now be displayed on the screen. You are ready to play!
- The screen is blank or the graphics are distorted?
This is caused by dirty or damaged connectors in the game.You will need to clean the games on a regular basis to keep your NES working properly.
Dip a Q-Tip in the cleaning solution (Windex or a solution of 50% isopropyl alcohol, 50% water) and rub firmly across the metal contacts in the bottom of the cartridge. Repeat until the Q-Tip comes out clean. Use a dry Q-Tip to wipe off excess solution. Once the game is dry, plug it back in and see if it plays, if not repeat the cleaning process again.
You may also need to insert the games a certain way in order to get it to work. There are two things you can do to help.
Place the game in the top of the system without pushing it down into the connector. Hit the top of the game with a fair amount of force to “pop” the game into the connector
- The Power light isn’t coming on?
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the back of the unit securely. If you still can’t get the power to come on you may have a faulty AC adapter. Please contact us
Nintendo 64
- How do I install my Nintendo 64?
Important Note: We highly recommend you review the following precautions before you set up and operate your Nintendo system:
• Important Safety Warnings & Precautions
• Hardware Precautions / Maintenance
• Game Pak Precautions / Maintenance
• Precautions Concerning TV Screen Damage (Image Retention)
Installation Steps:
1. Locate the Audio/Video inputs on the back of the TV.
2. Place the yellow end of the Stereo A/V cable into the Video "in" on the back of the TV. Connect the red end of the cable to Audio "in" Right. Connect the white end of the cable to the Audio "in" Left. Use a slight twisting motion when inserting the each cable and ensure the cables are firmly pressed into the input.
Note: If you have a mono television with only one Audio input, click here for a diagram of how the hook-up will look. The Y-adapter pictured is optional; you can also simply leave the white cable disconnected instead.
3. Connect the rectangular (gray) plug of the Stereo A/V cable into the "multi-out" connector on the back of the Control Deck.
After system is connected to the TV:
1. Insert Game Pak fully into the Control Deck.
2. Plug the Controller(s) into the front of the system using the left most port for Player 1.
3. Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the system . Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
4. Slide the Power Switch on (toward Game Pak).
5. Turn on the TV and locate the input select. It's often called: input select, AUX (auxiliary), Line, Line In, Input, Source, Select, In, or EXT external). Switch the input select to show the Nintendo game.
6. The game image should now be displayed on the screen. You're ready to play!
- The screen is blank or the graphics are distorted?
This is caused by dirty or damaged connectors in the game.You will need to clean the games on a regular basis to keep your NES working properly.
Dip a Q-Tip in the cleaning solution (Windex or a solution of 50% isopropyl alcohol, 50% water) and rub firmly across the metal contacts in the bottom of the cartridge. Repeat until the Q-Tip comes out clean. Use a dry Q-Tip to wipe off excess solution. Once the game is dry, plug it back in and see if it plays, if not repeat the cleaning process again.
You may also need to insert the games a certain way in order to get it to work. There are two things you can do to help.
Place the game in the top of the system without pushing it down into the connector. Hit the top of the game with a fair amount of force to “pop” the game into the connector.
- The Power light isn’t coming on?
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the back of the unit securely. If you still can’t get the power to come on you may have a faulty AC adapter. Please contact us
Order
- Where is my order?
Orders are processed in the order they come in. Items at are Bowling Green location are shipped in 1-2 business days. Other items are sent to us and shipped in 3-5 business days. We provide tracking information on all orders, if you provided a valid email you will be sent the tracking information via email. Sometimes orders ship in two separate shipments, you will be notified of this and receive tracking on both shipments. If you do not receive an email you can login to “My Account” and see order history and all tracking information. If your order is over 3 weeks old and you have not received it please contact us for assistance.
- What does my Order Status mean?
Order Received – We have received payment for your order and it is in line to be processed by us.
Waiting for products – We are having your items sent to us from another location and the order will be shipping in 3-5 business days.
Partially Shipped – The items we had at our Bowling Green KY location have shipped to you. The remaining items are being sent to us and will ship in 3-5 business days.
Waiting for Check/Money Order – Your order is in our system and we are waiting for payment. Please mail your money order or contact to pay via credit card.
Waiting for Address- Your address is not valid or your item has been returned to us from the selected shipper. Please contact us to provide an alternate address.
Waiting for check to clear – We have received your check and are waiting for the funds to clear the bank. We wait 3 weeks to ship the items from the time we receive the check
- My Zapper Isn’t Working?
The light gun does not work with LCD, Plasma, or Projection televisions. It will only work with tube-style CRT televisions.
- My game isn’t working with my FCTWIN, FC3, or Factor 5.
Make sure that the game you are trying to play isn’t on the following list. These games are not compatible with these new “clone systems”
• Battletoads
• Castlevania III
• Gauntlet
• Paperboy
• Bandit Kings of Ancient China
• Challenge of the Dragon
• Cheetahmen II
• Crystal Mines
• Gemfire
• Incredible Crash Dummies
• Jordan vs. Bird One on One
• King Neptune's Adventure
• Krion Conquest
• Laser Invasion
• L'Empereur
• Menace Beach
• Nobunaga's Ambition II
• Pipe Dream
• Rad Racer II
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
• Uncharted Waters
• WWF King of the Ring
• WWF Wrestlemania Challenge
Shipping
- How much do you charge for shipping?
You will have several different shipping options. These will be given to you during checkout. Shipping on orders over $99 is free for ground shipping.
- Who do you use to ship?
We ship UPS and USPS.
- How long will it be until I receive my order?
Once an order is shipped the delivery time depends on the shipping method you selected. If you chose ground shipping it will take 3-5 business days. If you chose 2-3 day shipping it will take 2-3 business days to arrive once it ships.. Next Day air shipping arrives 1 day after shipment. Please remember that the shipping time is not the total processing time. For example if you choose ground shipping it may take 5 business days for the order to ship if the items are not at our Bowling Green KY location, this would be a total of 10 possible business days for arrival with 5 business days for processing and another 5 business days for shipping.
- How can I track my Order?
Once an order ships you will be emailed tracking information. You can also login to “My Account” to see all orders you have placed and see the order status along with any tracking numbers for the order.
- Do you ship internationally?
We do ship internationally, please keep in mind we do not pay any customs that are due upon delivery to you selected country. International shipping may take 10-15 business days to arrive once the item is shipped. The tracking information for International orders is sometimes delayed and may not update until the order arrives.
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- How do you process credit card payments?
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- What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Google Checkout, and Money Order.
General
- Are the games on your site new?
Everything on our site is used unless stated otherwise in the description
Will you buy my old Nintendo Games and Consoles ?
- Will you buy my games or system?
We would love to. Send us an email at sales@nintendosforsale.com and we buy your used NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, and other classic gaming consoles and games.
- Will my console work perfectly?
We test every system before we ship it .If your NES blinks when you receive it we will send you another NES console no questions asked. If you have problems with your Super Nintendo (SNES), Nintendo 64, or other system just let us know about it and we will get it worked out. Sometimes your classic Nintendo console may become damaged in shipping, these NES consoles are up to 20+ years old and can be sensitive. The important thing for you to know is that any video game, or video game console you receive will be replaced if it does not work.
- Do your games come with the box and manual?
In order to keep our prices as low as possible we do not offer a box and manual with every NES, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64 game. If the manual is available for a game you will see an option to purchase it on the item description page.
- How can I reach you by phone?
We have found that we can give you better customer support if you contact us through the form on our website. Please email us and we will usually write you back within 24 hours and answer any questions you may have.
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Bowling Green, KY 42103
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- Why should I buy from you?
We offer the most comprehensive selection of NES , Super Nintendo (SNES), and Nintendo 64 games and consoles on the web. Our video game consoles are guaranteed to work. We believe you get what you pay for and if you want to buy a very cheap NES somewhere else, you will have considerable problems with it. Trust our consoles to work upon arrival and continue to work for years to come. We want you to "Relive the Fun"
